Midland Lee edges Westerners 7-5

MIDLAND  Midland Lee scored four runs in the fourth to offset a four-hit, four-RBI performance by Lubbock High's Arturo Gonzales and defeat the Westerners 7-5 on Monday.

Gonzales finished the day 4-for-4 with a pair of home runs, including a two-run shot in the third inning to stake the Westerners (3-1) to a 4-2 lead. However, the Rebels (3-1) responded with home runs in the fourth  including a two-run shot from Cedric Benson  to take a 6-4 lead.

Gonzales struck for a run-scoring single in the fifth, but Lubbock High could get no closer.

Elias Irizarry also connected for a solo home run for Lubbock High. P.J. Trevino endured the loss to drop to 1-1 on the season.